Prerequisite course for this course is: IV601G Sport in Society - to Address Challenges

The aim of the course is to identify the different and diverse ways in which global forces shape contemporary sport, physical activity and related health practices, and the inter-relationships of these. In an increasingly global world, the relationship between sport, physical activity and health is becoming more intertwined and complex, which increases the need for broader knowledge in the field.

During the course, students develop their ability to raise and address critical questions surrounding the ethical and political dimensions of sport, physical activity and health in a global context.

The course draws upon a number of international cases, to explore concepts of power, ethics and politics, within a global and local context. Specifically, the course will focus on the following:

-Global versus local economic and political forces that affect sports and health issues

-Globalisation and sport as a development and peace strategy focusing on health

-Globalisation of food, physical (in)activity and its connection to diabetes and obesity

The course draws upon real-world practical challenges that professionals and organisations meet in their daily lives. Particular attention will be focused on understanding the importance of cultural context at different levels.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:

The course contains varied work formats that can consist of lectures, guest lectures, seminars, group exercises, study visits and self-study. The sessions that require compulsory attendance are announced at the start of the course.

The course is assessed through two examinations as follows:

Paper, 6 hp (Paper, 6 credits), graded with the A-U scale. The exam assesses the learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

Portfolio, 1,5 hp (Portfolio, 1,5 credits), graded with the A-U scale. The exam assesses the learning outcome 4.

For grade A on the course, examination 1 should be graded A and examination 2, A or B.

Grading system: Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U).

The grading criterion are announced at the start of the course

Darnell, Simon (2012). Sport for development and peace: A critical sociology. A&C Black. (157 p.)

Houlihan, Barry & Malcolm, Dominic (eds.) (2016). Sport and Society. Third edition. London: Sage. (chapter 7 och 8, 41 of 582 p.)

Jackson, Steven J., & Steven Haigh (2013). Sport and foreign policy in a globalizing world. Routledge. (153 p.)

World Health Organization (2008). Closing the gap in one generation. WHO. (235 p.)

The University provides students who participate in or who have completed a course with the opportunity to make known their experiences and viewpoints with regards to the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarize the results of course evaluations as well as informing participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures initiated in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).